Is Snootl a direct replacement for Pastel?

It depends on your workflow. The comparison below highlights where the products overlap and where Pastel currently offers capabilities Snootl does not claim.

Can I try Snootl before choosing a paid plan?

Yes. Snootl has a permanent Free plan and does not require a credit card to create an account.

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Snootl vs Pastel

Snootl turns website feedback into work on a built-in list and Kanban board. Pastel is a stronger choice for account-free creative review across websites, PDFs, images, and video.

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The short answer

Pastel is positioned for agencies and marketing teams that want shareable canvases and approval across several creative asset formats.

Choose Snootl if

Your feedback process should end in an owned website task.
You want a Kanban board, saved views, due dates, and activity together.
You need an embedded widget or a dedicated WordPress plugin.

Choose Pastel if

Clients must comment without creating an account.
You need PDF, image, or video review alongside websites.
You prefer shareable creative canvases and exports to other tools.

At-a-glance comparison

Free access

Snootl: Permanent Free plan
Pastel: Free plan plus 14-day paid-plan trial

On-page collection

Snootl: Embedded widget or browser extension
Pastel: Shareable website canvas

Browser extension

Snootl: WebExtension builds target Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
Pastel: Chrome extension for creating and accessing canvases

WordPress installation

Snootl: Official plugin with API-key validation and visibility rules
Pastel: Works with WordPress sites through a canvas; no dedicated plugin documented

Visual evidence

Snootl: Element pin, screenshot, drawing tools, and attachments
Pastel: Pinned comments and screenshots on a shared canvas

Technical context

Snootl: URL, DOM selector, browser, OS, screen, viewport, and optional console diagnostics
Pastel: Website and screenshot context attached to comments

Task management

Snootl: List and Kanban board with status, owner, priority, due date, comments, filters, and saved views
Pastel: Comment statuses, assignment, search, filters, and exports; no Kanban board documented

Reviewer access

Snootl: Authorized project access requires an account
Pastel: Clients can comment from a shared link without an account

Review scope

Snootl: Websites
Pastel: Websites, PDFs, images, and video

Snootl and Pastel feature comparison
Area	Snootl	Pastel
Free access	Permanent Free plan	Free plan plus 14-day paid-plan trial
On-page collection	Embedded widget or browser extension	Shareable website canvas
Browser extension	WebExtension builds target Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari	Chrome extension for creating and accessing canvases
WordPress installation	Official plugin with API-key validation and visibility rules	Works with WordPress sites through a canvas; no dedicated plugin documented
Visual evidence	Element pin, screenshot, drawing tools, and attachments	Pinned comments and screenshots on a shared canvas
Technical context	URL, DOM selector, browser, OS, screen, viewport, and optional console diagnostics	Website and screenshot context attached to comments
Task management	List and Kanban board with status, owner, priority, due date, comments, filters, and saved views	Comment statuses, assignment, search, filters, and exports; no Kanban board documented
Reviewer access	Authorized project access requires an account	Clients can comment from a shared link without an account
Review scope	Websites	Websites, PDFs, images, and video

Sources and methodology

Snootl capabilities were checked against the current product, widget, extension, and WordPress plugin. Competitor capabilities are based on the official sources below. Products and pricing can change.

Last checked: August 2, 2026

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